Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-02-04
BOOKS. MAGAZINES, ETC.
THE WORLD ALMANAC.

We are IN receipt of a copy of The
World Almanac" for 1887. This work
contains information of great value
and is indispensable as book of refer
ence. 1t is issued from the Office of the
New York World, and is without doubt
the best Almanac ever sent out by any
newspaper. Price, 25 cents.
sCRIBNER's MAGAZINE.
Scribner's Magazine for February
is very interesting number. 1t con-
tains Hon. E. B. Wasburre's second
paper, giving "Reminiscences of the
Siege and Commune of Paris" with
Illustrations from portraits and docu-
ments in Mr.. Wasburne's possession.
A timely article appears upon '.Our
Naval Policy by James Russell Solely
of the {. S. Navy.
ST. NICHOLAS.
st. Nicholas, for February, is filed
with interesting and instructive read
ing for old and young. A new serial
story by James Otis, the author of
toby Tyler" is begun this month.
The number opens with stirring and
seasonable tale of Iceland adventure.
There is a brilliantly Illustrated descrip-
tive article, {" Among the Gas-wells, y
by the author of the interesting paper
on Boring for Oil" in the December
number: and the Rev. Washington
GLADDEN. has number of valuable
thoughts for the rising generation IN
der the suggestive title. IF l were a
Boy"
THE YOUTHS COMPANION
This excellent publication should be
in every household. 1t is issued by Per-
~ Mason & Co.. of Boston. 1t has per
haps the largest circulation of any
weekly in the United States, which fact
bears strong testimony in its favor.
OUR LITTLE ONES AND THE NURSERY.
Among the many publications for
children there is none better than Our
Little Ones and The Nursery, issued
by The Russell Publishing Co, Boston,
Mass. Its pages are filed with bright
and CHEEKY reading, and beautiful il
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fishers for sample number
l.
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BABLYLAND.
This is a monthly publication, spark
ling with good things for the little ones.
The number for February is very fine.
1t issued by D. Lothrop & Co., Boston,
at 50 cents year.
THE FARMER
Is well edited, well printed, thorough
ly practical newspaper for farmers. Its
general matter is well selected; it con-
tains an excellent department for the
family circle, and counts among its
some of the best writer's
on agricultural and kindred matters
in the county. Practically it must be
worth to every farmer many times it's
price, and every number
contains much to interest, instruct and
amuse all members of the family. Sam
pie copies of The Farmer sent free for
Subscription price only
$3.50 per year. Less than three cents
a copy. No charge is made for copies
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TIE REASON WHY.
1t is said 'there's nothing new under
the sum-" and it may be true saying.
But when the light of reason is thrown
on some of the every day occurrences
in life, it is astonishing how little we
know as to the why's and
of matters which attract
our attention. In the hurlyburly of
this world we are apt to take for grant
ed facts as they appear, because we
nave not time to thoroughly investi-
gate them. The Chicago, Milwaukee
4 st. Paul Railway Company has en-
leavored to save the inquiring mind
,he trouble of much research, and has
published in little book entitled
why and Wherefor," many reasons
Why various facts exist. The Ian
suage is plain and simple, and the vol
ume might be used with profit as a re-
liable class book in public and private
schools. AS household reference it
S invaluable, and children as well as
crown people can read and understand |
it.
While this publication is in a measure
IN advertising medium for the Railway
that fact does not detract
rom its value, and a copy of "Why |
md Wherefore will be sent free to |
my address by enclosing ten cents in
postage to A, V. H. Carpenter, General
Passenger Agent Milwaukee, Wis.